(INSECTS) Merian Maria Sybilla Over de Voortteeling en Wonde

Sale 2150 - Lot 210

Price Realized: $ 24,000

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Estimate: $ 4,000 - $ 6,000

(INSECTS.) Merian, Maria Sybilla. Over de Voortteeling en Wonderbaerlyke Veranderingen der Surinaamsche Insecten. 72 engraved plates. Folio, disbound; most plates with stain near top of image and in upper margin, scattered foxing and toning; ex-library, with scattered inked stamps in text, one embossed stamp on title, inked stamps in margins on 5 plates. Amsterdam, 1730

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Merian monographs are justifiably treasured for their brilliantly executed plates. This volume on Surinamese insects is no exception. Though in less than great condition, its faults seem repairable.